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Ever wonder how can you maximize your visit to Tybee Island? We have gathered the best insider tips so you can plan a dream trip to one of the most unique places you'll ever visit.

BEST PLACE TO LAY DOWN YOUR TOWEL Park near the Tybee Beach Beach and Pavilion (Tybrisa St, Tybee Island, GA 31328) use the bridge in front of the Tybee Island Marine Center turn right and walk towards the rock formation close to the sand dunes. This portion of the beach has a smoother sand, lots of shallow areas that are perfect for little kids to bathe safely, is less crowded, and because it's close to the sand dunes you will see a large variety of seaside birds.

Circus-themed pep rally recognizes third graders who excelled in reading achievements over past two weeks ATLANTA – Feb. 22, 2016 – In celebration of a two-week Reading with Ringling competition that took place at Peachtree Elementary School, the entire third grade class will receive a special visit from Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey®’s famous clowns for a circus-themed pep rally on Wednesday, Feb. 24, 2016. Most notably, the pep rally will feature Sandra Deal, First Lady of Georgia, who will attend to congratulate the students on their reading accomplishments. Mrs. Deal will read University of Georgia football star Malcolm Mitchell’s popular children’s book, “The Magician’s Hat,” to students during her visit. Faculty is tallying up the total number of pages read over the past two weeks in order to determine the winning classes. As an incentive, the top three performing third grade classrooms to be announced at the pep rally will be rewarded with a field trip to Ringling Bros. a…

100
Science-Related Activities to Take Place Across Metro Atlanta in
March

Curious
people of all ages will be in for a fascinating and mind-bending
scientific adventure during the Atlanta Science Festival, held March 19-26 and culminating in a free,
Exploration Expo in Centennial Olympic Park. This
year’s festival offers 100 STEM/STEAM activities over eight
days that will take place at more than 50 Atlanta locations.
Experiments, performances, discussions, workshops, tours, tastings
and more will connect scientists, teachers and entrepreneurs with
those interested in the role science plays in today’s world. Festivities
will conclude on Saturday, March 26, at Centennial Olympic Park with
a family friendly event jam-packed with hands-on experiments,
mind-blowing demos and a full lineup of science-oriented live
performances. The Exploration Expo is open to the public from 11 a.m.
to 5 p.m., and admission is free.

Welcome
spring with eggs-citing events at Mall of Georgia, North Georgia
Premium Outlets, Sugarloaf Mills and Town Center at CobbATLANTA
(February 17, 2016) – Easter is just a hop, skip and a
jump away! To help families get into the spring sprit, Atlanta-area
Simon centers are hosting basketfuls of fun events and activities.
Children can hop on over to Mall of Georgia, North Georgia
Premium Outlets, Sugarloaf Mills and Town Center at
Cobb to hunt for hidden eggs, participate in themed crafts
and even grab a photo with the Easter Bunny himself!

Raising
Funds for Educational and Outreach Activities, Including a
Performance with Guest Artist Morris RobinsonATLANTA, February
18, 2016 – The
Atlanta Chamber Players (ACP), currently celebrating their 40th
Anniversary Season, have launched a crowd-funding campaign
(https://www.power2give.org/campaigns/364)
to support education and outreach initiatives in partnership with the
City of Atlanta Mayor’s Office of Cultural Affairs. The Office of
Cultural Affairs has offered a one-to-one match for every dollar
raised in the campaign through the power2give online platform
through March 15th.

Over
the next month, the ACP are planning to raise $4,000 from individual
donors, to be matched by an additional $4,000 from the City of
Atlanta. Essentially, donors’ gifts are doubled by giving during
the power2give campaign! The funds raised will help pay for the
educational programming as well as the costs associated with the free
community concert on Sunday, March 13 at 4pmin
Sister’s Chapel at Spel…

Camp
H20 is a day camp located at Georgia Aquarium for children grades one
through six. Each age group (groups listed below) provides campers
with hands-on learning experiences within Georgia Aquarium’s
educational facilities and with some of the leading marine biologists
in the world. Kids will have the opportunity to learn about marine
habitats, explore aquatic animals, gain new skills and make new
friends – all inside one of the number one aquarium in the U.S.

Well
hello there Bluebird Patch teens! I'm thrilled to share with you my
thoughts on “I and You” a highly sentimental and compelling
play at the Aurora Theatre. Written
by Lauren Gunderson and directed by Aurora’s Director of Education
Jaclyn Hofmann, I and You chronicles the unlikely relationship
formed by popular jock Anthony and chronically ill Caroline, when he
shows up to her house unexpectedly with waffle fries, a beat-up book
and a homework assignment to explore Walt Whitman’s poem “Song of
Myself.”

As
a teenager, I can personally relate the current high school struggle
of homework and group projects. Throughout the day, many emotions
come between the two characters, both good and bad. As the story
progresses we find many shocking things about both characters and
let's just say the ending of the play will leave you speechless. I
don't want to spoil it for ya, but the play has a twist worthy of a
Nicholas Spark book. I'm telling you this play is a masterpiece. Y…

Families can enjoy fun and educational programming all month long!
ATLANTA (February 4, 2016) – February is here, and Children’s Museum of Atlanta invites families to enjoy a month full of fun programming, special events and new exhibits! Children can embark on a thrilling jungle adventure with the “Mystery of the Mayan Medallion” exhibit, join in on various activities featuring Black History Month, participate in a celebratory dragon parade for the Chinese New Year and much more. Below is a schedule of exhibit information and special programming for February 2016.

Feature Exhibit: “Mystery of the Mayan Medallion”
Available February 6 – May 31, 2016
Adventure awaits with the newest feature exhibit at Children’s Museum of Atlanta! Mystery of the Mayan Medallion, an educational traveling exhibit created byThe Museum of Discovery, invites little archeologists to embark on a quest to uncover coveted secrets of an ancient Mayan kingdom. Visitors will venture deep into the Mexican rainforest…

LAWRENCEVILLE,
Ga. (February 4, 2016) – Lust over laughable comedy
nights, pulse to the passionate rhythm of Latin music and celebrate a
true valentine to youth, life, love and the beauty of human
connection in the smash-hit I and You! While Cupid draws
his arrow and sweethearts prepare for the perfect date night, don’t
forget to add Aurora to the love list for head over heel events
guaranteed to create heartwarming memories! Special
Valentine’s Day Programming

Teatro
Aurora:Sangria,
Tapas y FlamencoFebruary
13 at 7 p.m. This
Valentine’s Day is going to get physical! Pulse to the passionate
rhythms of Caló Gitano Dance Company as Teatro Aurora
presents Sangria, Tapas y Flamenco on Saturday,
Feb. 13 at 7 p.m. A perfect evening of food, fun and romance
with a side of Latin flair, guests will have access to a full bar and
other menu items available. Held at Stars and Strikes’ private
event hall, the evening is sure to be muy caliente! Tickets
are $30 for individuals, $50 for couples and $15…

Fourteen local high schools to play at Coolray Field from February 25-27 LAWRENCEVILLE,
GA – From February 25-27, the Gwinnett Braves and Coolray
Field will host the “Georgia High School Throwdown Games,”
powered by Better Baseball. Fourteen local high schools will play in
two doubleheaders and a tripleheader during the seven-game, three-day
event. Shiloh and Duluth kick off a doubleheader on Thursday,
February 25 at 4 p.m., with Grayson and Lanier battling in the
nightcap scheduled for 7 p.m. Central Gwinnett and
Peachtree Ridge get another twin bill started on Friday,
February 26 at 4 p.m., with Dacula and Norcross to follow at 7
p.m.

This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Manwich for IZEA. All opinions are 100% mine.

Mommin
ain't easy, especially if you have teens at home. Yes, they are more
independent at this stage but they still need you as much as when
they were little. Monday is the “less-thrilling” day of the week
at home mainly because it represents that the weekend is over and a
full week of work awaits us. However, science says Monday is the day
that statistically people tend to change something about themselves.
On Monday's we are more likely to consider (or actually start)
something new like trying a new recipe, tackle a new home project, or
finally sign up for that gym membership you have been contemplating
for weeks. Manwich Monday is a great way for you to start your week, with a tasty, easy-to-make family meal around the dinner table! Manwich is a hearty sauce with a sweet and tangy taste and it also has the kid-stopping power, as your children will need both hands to enjoy this …